Tiffany says "let's get going" to Arleen, meaning "let's start," but Arleen thinks Tiffany means "let's leave." This exchange illustrates

A) indiscrimination.
B) bypassing.
C) metaphor.
D) inference.
E) polarization.


A

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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